Manager, Social Impact

About this position

What is the opportunity?

RBC is a leader in Corporate Citizenship in Canada, and well respected internationally. With over $100 million in community investments each year, one of our highest priorities is supporting the communities in which we work and live. In this role you will support  the development and execution of the Environment strategy in partnership with brand and communications. Corporate Citizenship at RBC combines the following teams for an integrated citizenship approach: Social Impact, Youth Strategy & Innovation, Citizenship Engagement, Citizenship Impact Measurement, Evaluation & Reporting, and Environmental Affairs.

What will you do?

• Ensure global alignment with RBC’s Social Impact strategy, policy and guidelines
• Protect and enhance RBC’s leadership position in Corporate Citizenship, providing strategic direction and innovative programming and building strong relationships with charities and community groups
• Work with Sponsorships and Communications partners to identify and implement joint initiatives to leverage the RBC brand in the community,  raise awareness of donations programs, increase employee engagement and client loyalty
• Review and assess funding requests and prepare written responses to each, demonstrating use of advanced philanthropic review and evaluation techniques
• Review/approve & decline donation requests and makes recommendation to the Director, Social Impact and/or Executive Director, RBC Foundation
• Provide advice and counsel to charitable organizations and act as a senior representative of the RBC Foundation

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• 2+ years in a similar field, either in corporate donations or with a not-for-profit
• Experience managing significant national and global relationships with sector leaders, charitable organizations and internal stakeholders
• Ability to think strategically and analytically

  Conceptual thinking

• Collaboration

Nice-to-have

• Post-Secondary Education (MBA/MA preferred)
• Certificate of Corporate Citizenship/Corporate Social Responsibility
• Experience working within corporate donations and corporate citizenship
• Knowledge of Grants/Donations Software Management Systems

What’s in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits and competitive compensation
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• Opportunities to do challenging work

About RBC
Royal Bank of Canada is Canada’s largest bank, and one of the largest banks in the world, based on market capitalization. We are one of North America’s leading diversified financial services companies, and provide personal and commercial banking, wealth management, insurance, investor services and capital markets products and services on a global basis. We have over 80,000 full- and part-time employees who serve more than 16 million personal, business, public sector and institutional clients through offices in Canada, the U.S. and 37 other countries. For more information, please visit rbc.com.

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment
RBC is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans status, Aboriginal/Native American status or any other legally-protected factors. Disability-related accommodations during the application process are available upon request.

JOB SUMMARY

City:  Toronto
Address:  155 Wellington St. West
Work Hours/Week:  37.5
Work Environment:  Office
Employment Type:  Permanent
Career Level:  Experienced Hire/Professional
Pay Type:  Salary + Variable Bonus
Position Level:  PL08 
Required Travel(%):  0-25
Exempt/Non-Exempt:  N/A
People Manager:  No
Application Deadline:  2018-02-19
Req ID:  157285

About us

Royal Bank of Canada is Canada’s largest bank, and one of the largest banks in the world, based on market capitalization. We are one of North America’s leading diversified financial services companies, and provide personal and commercial banking, wealth management, insurance, investor services and capital markets products and services on a global basis. We have over 80,000 full- and part-time employees who serve more than 16 million personal, business, public sector and institutional clients through offices in Canada, the U.S. and 37 other countries. For more information, please visit rbc.com.
 

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